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IA HF2620
IA HF2620A bill for an act prohibiting signs giving notice that an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement is used when the use of a system is not authorized.(Formerly HSB 597.)
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, a local authority is prohibited from using an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement (system) unless the local authority holds a valid permit issued by the department of transportation (DOT) to use a system at the system’s location. A local authority that holds a permit to use a system at a fixed location must erect permanent signs giving notice of the system at least 500 feet but not more than 1,000 feet along the approach of the highway where the system is used. A local authority that holds a permit to use a mobile system must post permanent signs at every location where a highway enters the boundaries of the local authority giving notice of the local authority’s use of a mobile system within the boundaries of the local authority. This bill prohibits a local authority that does not hold a valid permit to use a system from erecting or posting signs giving notice that a system is used. A local authority is subject to a $1,000 civil penalty for each day a violation occurs. The DOT is required to assess the civil penalty and deposit the moneys collected for violations in the road use tax fund.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits local authorities from posting signs indicating the use of automated or remote traffic enforcement systems if they do not have a valid permit from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate such systems. Currently, local authorities need a permit to use these systems, and if they have one, they must post signs at specific distances or locations to inform drivers. Under this bill, any local authority caught posting these signs without a permit will face a civil penalty of $1,000 per day the violation continues, with the collected fines going into the road use tax fund.
Sponsors (0)
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Other Sponsors (1)
Transportation (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 347. (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2620 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2620.html |
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